Dimitri Payet is one of the most talented players in the Premier League and no West Ham fan in the Transfer Tavern would argue against that in the slightest.

But after his refusal to play over the past week and with his future looking more and more uncertain as the weeks go on, there are plenty of supporters who think the Frenchman should be moved on as soon as possible.

You can see the thinking behind that too – a player of his talent refusing to play and wanting to leave so much could worsen the mood in the dressing room even more, especially with the Hammers on and off this campaign.

But at times, it’s impossible to forget how much good work he’s done for the team too.

However, with the grumbles from the West Ham corner of the pub growing ever-louder, more and more people are beginning to think he should be sold as soon as possible and we certainly agree.

And here’s three reasons why…

He’s frustrating his team-mates

West Ham captain Mark Noble has very publicly spoken of his annoyance surrounding the Frenchman’s behaviour this week and when your colleagues begin turning against you, there is no way back.

Noble is West Ham through and through and whilst he might not be as talented on the pitch as Payet, he’s worked hard to earn respect from fans and players alike and has the sort of model attitude that makes a professional successful.

His words this week suggest that the dressing room has already began to turn against the Frenchman.

The fans are beginning to give up on him

He was what Lionel Messi is to Barcelona so the way Dimitri Payet has acted over the past few days means that it’s going to be difficult for West Ham fans to ever forgive him.

And, who can blame them?

The Hammers are in a big relegation fight and need a dressing room full of collective energy and passion. Having one player who doesn’t pull his weight in terms of effort and commitment ruins it all and for that, he must be sold.

Loyalty counts for a lot at West Ham United

West Ham United are a well-respected, well-supported club in England and their values have been passed down from generations of players and managers.

Despite the move to the London Stadium, nothing has changed in the club’s ethos and Dimitri Payet certainly isn’t bigger than the team as a collective.

Ask Mark Noble – loyalty counts for a lot at this club and Payet has thrown that away in minutes. He’s certainly not going to get it back any time soon.